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BIK Team
09 June 2026

Building the evidence base for children’s digital lives in Europe

Drawing on the findings of the 2026 BIK Policy monitor report, this article explores how the evidence base for children’s digital policy is generated across Europe. It looks at the availability of data across countries, the mix of actors involved in data collection, the key themes currently being researched, and the extent to which research and data inform policy.

Safer Internet Centre+

SIC+ programme: Ukraine - Magnolia

At the beginning of 2023, NGO “Magnolia” developed new tools in Ukraine to combat violence and abuse against children and created the portal www.stopcrime.ua. In 2024, “Magnolia” initiated the establishment of the Safer Internet Centre in Ukraine. It is a coalition of organisations that implement three key components of the European model: hotline, helpline, raising awareness and education.

Title graphic: Age verification solution for all Europeans

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BIK Team
04 June 2026

Engaging civil society in the development of the EU age-verification app

Keeping children safe online is high on Europe’s agenda - and age verification is a key part of the conversation. The EU is now developing a harmonised age-verification solution designed to be secure, privacy-preserving, easy to use, and simple for digital services across the European Union to integrate.

Safer Internet Centre+

SIC+ programme: Kenya - Watoto Watch Network

Kenya joined the SIC+ programme in 2025 (as part of the 2025-2027 BIK project).

Watoto Watch Network is a child-focused nonprofit organisation founded in 2013 and is a leading voice on child online protection in Kenya.

SIC+ programme: Morocco - Moroccan Center for Polytechnic Research and Innovation

The CMRPI is a specialised centre in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and online protection. Since 2021, it has been operating the EMC Helpline, a national assistance line dedicated to supporting children and young people facing online risks. The CMRPI collaborates closely with key stakeholders in online protection in Morocco — including government bodies, civil society organisations, and major digital and social media platforms, acting as a trusted partner.

2026-10-06

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INHOPE Summit 2026

The 9th annual INHOPE Summit will take place on Tuesday, 6 and Wednesday, 7 October 2026 in Dublin, Ireland.

This year's theme, Pathways to safer systems, puts the financial sector at the centre of the conversation, exploring how technology, finance, infrastructure, and policy can build the coordinated ecosystems that child protection demands.

The event is aimed at industry leaders, hotlines, policymakers, law enforcement, and NGOs from across the world.

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Hungary - Policy monitor country profile

Here, we take an in-depth look at the latest monitoring information for Hungary.

Policy monitor country profile

Ireland - Policy monitor country profile

Here, we take an in-depth look at the latest monitoring information for Ireland.

Policy monitor country profile

Italy - Policy monitor country profile

Here, we take an in-depth look at the latest monitoring information for Italy.

IPDJ highlights digital citizenship and online safety at Portugal’s leading youth fairs

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Portuguese Safer Internet Centre
22 May 2026

IPDJ highlights digital citizenship and online safety at Portugal’s leading youth fairs

The Portuguese Institute of Sport and Youth (IPDJ), part of the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre, took centre stage at Portugal’s two largest education and youth events in March 2026 (Futurália in Lisbon and Qualifica in Oporto), bringing digital citizenship and online safety to the forefront of national conversations about young people’s futures.

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